50 Best Bars near Bainbridge Island

“Delicious beer & chill vibes“

“Awsome drinks, food and service. Ask for the Sal Special Mezcal Margarita!“

“Staff is amazing , food is outstanding!!!!!“

“This post is from Pacific Northwest Foodies. Doc’s Marina Grill ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve been on the quest for a great Crab Louie salad for a few years. Sadly, this classic crab salad is hard to find even in states like Washington. I suspect it has to do with most people not wanting to pay a lot of money for a salad, but if you’ve ever had a great one, you know this one is worth it. After doing a lot of research, I made a point to try the one at Doc’s Marina Grill on Bainbridge Island, Washington. There’s also a location in Port Townsend, Washington. For starters, I ordered a cup of Doc’s House Made Clam Chowder ($8) - famous because it’s “oh-so-good!” It needed a sprinkle of salt, but it was very good. For my entrée, I ordered Doc’s Dungeness Crab Louie ($38) - mixed greens topped with tender crab, seasonal vegetables, heirloom tomatoes and Doc’s house-made Louie dressing. I was impressed! I would rate Doc’s Crab Louie a 4/5. It was beautifully presented, had a generous portion of crab, and the house made Louie dressing was excellent! I would give this salad a perfect rating if they removed the red onion, and added a few black olives and asparagus spears. Even so, I was very happy with my salad and would rank it among one the best Crab Louie’s I’ve ever had. It is certainly the best I’ve had in Washington state. In addition to serving great food, I really enjoyed the ambience of Doc’s, and the service was excellent! I look forward to visiting again and try and some new menu items. *The upstairs level and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible. * There is an opening above the urinal that is a giant periscope. It provides a panoramic view of Eagle Harbor. It was designed by Lee Scott, a Carnegie Mellon graduate student. If you don’t use a urinal, but are interested in seeing the periscope, staff will clear the room so you can check it out too. I didn’t know about this until after my visit. Next time, I will be sure to check it out. 😊 Highly Recommended!!!“

“AMAZING FOOD!!!!!♥️ Food was hot and delicious! Friendly staff and atmosphere! Always happy to return!“

“The food was great and the team working was amazing the best service ever.“

“When I walked into Holy Water, I felt like I’d stepped inside my favorite kooky aunt’s house. She was the black sheep of the family who made me laugh a little too much when we were forced to go to church to appease my grandmother. Eventually, we were forbidden to sit next to one another because we’d both be in tears and giggling so loudly that the entire congregation would turn to stare us down. That sort of irreverent (yet respectful and funny) vibe is part of Holy Water’s DNA. This place immediately makes you feel welcome. It doesn’t take itself too seriously- that is except for the food. If only my kooky aunt was as good a cook… The staff is amazing. They were patient when my lunch companion had to make some bizarre alterations to his order. (He’d just had a wisdom tooth pulled a couple of days before and needed softer foods.) When we were ready to leave and still had way too much food on our plates, a staff member saw the look of surrender on our face and quickly boxed up the remainders and told us that she’d added some extra gravy (yum!) for us to take home. (Who doesn’t love extra sausage gravy?) I love this place. The food is great but what really makes this spot shine is the people. I can’t wait to go back.“

“Everyone here is fantastic. The food is amazing, and they always take such good care of me with my food restrictions. 10/10. Thank you guys for always being so amazing. Crystal- “Orca girl”“

“Great atmosphere, good tunes and yummy food. the Honey prawns are exceptional.“

“By far the best pizza in Seattle. Super chill staff and vibes. The Za is incredible. Some unique creations as well. Such a great variety of beers local and foreign on tap and bottled. They probably have the only outdoor seating in Ballard which catches the late afternoon sunlight. Occasionally they’ll do small concerts and improv events. Also they LOVE dogs! I friggin love this place.“

“I’ve been here many times, but most recently this past weekend, and was served by the lovely Anna. Service here can sometimes feel a little impersonal and rushed, but, Anna took excellent care of our small party and made us feel welcome. Thank you! And watch out for Chads everywhere ;)“

“I love the staff. They are welcoming and engaging“

“Great place.. Karl is the best“

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“If you haven’t heard the Manette Saloon is under new ownership. I met the owner John LeMaster and he has a great vision for the place. Stop by and come support this local bar. Did I mention, it is also family friendly.

I tried the Garlic Habanero wings. I was a little worried they would be to spicy. I was wrong.

I originally stopped by to pick up the board that my late brother Archie and his wife Sabrina signed, but we both decided that he would implement the board in the new layout of the bar.

#eatlocal #supportlocal“

“Sevilla｜Special Milk Coffee This is a rare special coffee that is not sweet. There are some chocolate chips at the bottom. Overall, it has a mellow cocoa flavor with some orange fragrance.“

“This place is a local gem. Top beer selection if u like to try quality local and regional brews. Staff is always friendly and they keep it local and friendly. Great bar to roll up on or booths. Their tater tots are the best in town and the pub food is tasty. Keep this place great!“

“Delicious Beer, and a great assortment. Very well balanced IPAs, huge selection. Also other varieties of beers and beverages. Bartenders are terrific.

Now the best part: they put the Garden in Beer Garden. All natural shade provided from a variety of bushes, trees, and plants. Outdoor tables are well spaced, over a large area. Dogs welcome.

An extremely comfortable place to enjoy delicious beer.“

“Sevilla｜Special Milk Coffee This is a rare special coffee that is not sweet. There are some chocolate chips at the bottom. Overall, it has a mellow cocoa flavor with some orange fragrance.“

“I’ve never been super into vegetarian or vegan food options but this restaurant makes me rethink my approach. They have a creative menu and high quality food. Everything I try ends up being my new favorite.“

“Great place w amazing service! Ian will take care of ya“

“Live Jazz in a secret location.“

“Looking for a breakfast place for Sunday-after-church. Never thought to stop here as we’re not golfers. . . What a find! Nice and quiet, you can watch the golfers on the driving range, and good food. Great service and reasonable prices. Hubby had the Sampler breakfast and I had the Hash Brown Stack. Best hash browns I’ve had. Only complaints? The coffee isn’t strong enough for me, and the food plate had a big chip on it. Otherwise, top notch. We’ll be back. ❤️“

“Great German beers, friendly service, nice place to chill in West Seattle.“

“We tried the draft beers, classic burger, and tacos. The beers were excellent! The burger was decent but small for the price, with more fries than burger, and the tacos were just okay. The atmosphere is cozy, especially on the corner. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, though the outdoor area didn’t seem fully set up yet for cold weather (maybe it is still early). I’d like to come back to try their brunch options. Restroom was very clean and funny with all the memes playing on the displays.

Parking: Decent sized parking + street parking available.“

“I stopped by Lock & Keel the other night and had one of those small but meaningful experiences that remind you why some bars just get it right. I ordered a Diet Coke, but for some reason, my credit card wouldn’t work in their system. Before I could even start fumbling for cash or awkwardly apologizing, the bartender—this super sweet girl with black hair and a nose ring—just smiled and said, “Don’t worry about it, it’s on me.”

It wasn’t about the free drink; it was about the vibe. She was friendly, calm, and made what could’ve been an embarrassing moment feel like nothing at all. You don’t always get that kind of kindness in busy bars, and it stood out.

Lock & Keel isn’t just a place to grab a drink—it’s a spot where the staff genuinely seem to care about making people feel welcome. Shoutout to the bartender with the nose ring and black hair—thank you for the Diet Coke and the good energy.

This place deserves all five stars. Cheers!“

“I absolutely love small family run businesses like details wine bar. They went out of their way to accommodate our girls day out with a friend visiting from out of state. They made us feel like we were visiting good friends on a Saturday afternoon. The wine was incredible (thank you for the recommendation!) and we will definitely be back.“

“We went to Tracyton Public House for the first time last night and immediately felt welcomed. When the man at the door was checking IDs, we mentioned we’d never been in and he gave us his food recommendations. We took him up on that and ordered the wings! They are SO insanely good (and HUGE!!). Each sauce we got was remarkable. So much flavor. The bartender was very nice and friendly and welcoming. The whole vibe of the place was really cool. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Alice makes a wicked Paloma!! Go find out yourself!“

“Visited with some friends, ordered garlic burger medium with a little pink however it didn’t have any pink. Still was a good burger. Friends ordered fish and chips and they were a little bit overdone but they said it was still good.“

“My absolutely favorite bar in West Seattle. Amazing atmosphere but please hire nicer people as bartenders, people who actually have customer service skills. Often get one bartender who is very rude and unpersonable, seems to hate her job. 💔“

“Super fun little bar case with a great atmosphere and wonderful service. My friends and I spent about $5 each to play games and have a really silly night. I really enjoyed the frozen drink, too, though it gave my two brain cells brain freeze 😹“

“real friendly and relaxed“

“I wish we had discovered this gem 2 years ago! Our son has lived here and this is our first visit here. He’s moving tomorrow! We may have to rent an AirBNB just to come back here!“

“Great dining. Excellent staff taking care of details. Food was delish !“

“The atmosphere at Dog Yard Bar was so much fun. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I can't wait to visit again!“

“@manao chicken burgers 🍔 and drinks“

“the best dive bar in Bremerton.“

“Dive no further. A wonderful place not too far from the beaten path and only a block from a beautiful waterfront park.
Plenty of beers on tap and in the cooler as well as a good variety of whisky’s.
They use pizza ovens to cook your dog or polish of choice, which turns out, is amazing.
Wonderful personalities from all the bartenders. Ballgames on the TV.
I am really happy here.“

“Just so happy one of my favorite local haunts is open!“

“Frank has turned an old run down local institution into an upscale destination! And with the addition of Ariel as head barkeep you can rest assured that Terri and I will be enjoying the excellent food, cocktails, and fantastic service for quite some time!“

“Great pub and great area!
Was there on Friday evening after a football game and the store was packed.
Cool people with whom you can quickly get into conversation.
Attention, take a jacket with you ? The air conditioning is set quite hard.
My highlight as a German, they had Underberg!
Prices are absolutely ok!“

“You can drink and then if you’re having a “Bad Hair Day” you can get a haircut!“

“for me, Rays is my favorite restaurant ever. everything is at the top of perfection“

“They’re always a safe place to be. It’s a very welcoming atmosphere. I’ve gained some friends of a life time since I’ve gone there.“

“Amazing experience and divine food!“

“excellent food. but terrible service. we were being ignored. served everyone around us. waiting 20 get the bill“

“Great hangout in West Seattle“

“Seattle’s own “Real Fisherman’s Wharf.” Good service, great food, not fussy or pretentious. The price is reasonable and the quality is consistent. When I have guests in town, Chinook’s is always on the list of places to go. In a single word “Seattle.”“

“Love this place! We enjoy the games, awesome burgers, backyard comedy, great staff and the best outdoor seating.“